Railworks America

I was wondering if anybody with asset construction experience would be interested in constructing a basic railroad covered bridge? It would be greatly appreciated!

I haven't looked to see what the object actually looks like but the Coal Company on the RWA might be able to be kind of kit bashed into a covered bridge.

Any idea of the basic measurements in feet, I might build one, but first I'll need your basic measurement and perhaps some more reference pictures as well.



...Cheers...


Big J


I need measurements in width, length and height if possible so I know what to size it as and what to size the entrance way as.

jpetersjr wrote:I need measurements in width, length and height if possible so I know what to size it as and what to size the entrance way as.

Easy. You use Google Earth to get the basic measurements (Clark's Bridge, North Woodstock, New Hampshire), and then proportion the height based off photos found on the 'net.

Here's an interior shot I found:

Should help a little...


Location:
East of U.S. Route 3 in Clark's Trading Post on Clark's Short Steam Railroad in North Woodstock. The bridge spans the Pemigewasset River.
Style of Bridge:
Howe Truss
Year of Construction:
1904
Original Cost:
Unknown
Structural Characteristics:
The bridge is 116'0" long with a clear span of 107'0". It has an overall width of 21'6" and a railway width of 14'8" and a maximum vertical clearance of 20'6".
Maintained By:
Private Initiative
World Guide Number:
29-05-14
New Hampshire Number:
64

A start on the bridge.






...Cheers...


Big J

Looking good! I really appreciate the volunteered help. It will find a home on many routes!!

Will get back to this very soon.

Looking forward to it